Systematic Approach

Question 0

What is TEDS?

Answer 0

Tell Me, Explain, Describe, Show Me

Question 1

What eight words make up Systematic Approach?

Answer 1

V - Victim/Informant | A - Appreciation | W - Witness | S - Scene | E - Exhibits | I - Ingredients | P - Powers | O - Offender

Question 2

What are the 5WH + H probing questions?

Answer 2

What, When, Where, Who, Why, How.

Question 3

Define appreciation

Answer 3

The method of problem solving so that all possible factors and alternatives are considered so that you can decide the best course of action to take.

Question 4

Define Control

Answer 4

• All movement to and from the scene

- All activity in the contained area .

Question 5

What do you do if their are witnesses?

Answer 5

Locate them, obtain particulars and ask them Probing questions. If appropriate, take statement.

Question 6

Define Freeze

Answer 6

• Keep the scene in its original state - Nothing is to be touched or moved

Question 7

Define preserve

Answer 7

• All relevant exhibits

Question 8

Define - “Decide on action for Offender”

Answer 8

• Warning or reporting, ensure you verify their particulars
• Arresting, make sure you tell them what they are being arrested for, advise caution/rights, where appropriate - conduct prelim search

Question 9

What do you do when you come across the Victim or Informant?

Answer 9

• Obtain Particulars
• Obtain details of incident using probing questions
• Seek corroboration

Question 10

Define Ingredients

Answer 10

As well as the actus reus and mens rea, all the separate parts of the offence must be proved. These are known as the ingredients.